African Exchange Student

by Kenny Garrett

African Exchange Student cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: Atlantic Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:06:47
  • Community rating: 3.8/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Emerging as a dominant voice on the alto saxophone following his tenure with Miles Davis, Kenny Garrett delivers a fiery, culturally resonant statement. 'African Exchange Student' balances swinging post-bop agility with profound exploratory flourishes and dynamic African rhythmic influences.

Genres

Descriptors: political

Tracklist

  1. Ja-Hed (5:57)
  2. Mack the Knife (8:40)
  3. African Exchange Student (9:18)
  4. Someday We'll All Be Free (5:43)
  5. One World Through (1:37)
  6. Straight Street (4:57)
  7. Shaw (6:40)
  8. Lullaby of Isfahan (6:10)
  9. One Finger Snap (6:15)
  10. Your Country-Ness (5:27)
  11. Nostradamus (6:00)

Credits

  • Charnett Moffett - bass
  • Ron Carter - bass
  • Elvin Jones - drums
  • Tony Reedus - drums
  • Rudy Bird - percussion
  • Steve Thornton - percussion
  • Tito Ocasio - percussion
  • Mulgrew Miller - piano

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